New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Edward James Betcher

Cardozo Yeshiva Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2726057
NY reg #

The record in one line

Edward James Betcher carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

30 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Cardozo Yeshiva Univ

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cardozo Yeshiva Univ
55.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2726057
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Edward James Betcher is registered as bar number 2726057 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under New York City Housing Authority Law Department, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CARDOZO YESHIVA UNIV (18 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

Cardozo Yeshiva Univ's active-bar rate

Of Cardozo Yeshiva Univ's 18 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Cardozo Yeshiva Univ alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%55.6%
Cardozo Yeshiva Univ alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2726057
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
New York City Housing Authority Law Department
County
New York
ZIP Code
10007
Phone
(212) 776-5179

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Edward James Betcher's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

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Before you rely on this record

Edward James Betcher carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edward Betcher licensed?

Edward Betcher is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Edward James Betcher admitted to the bar?

Edward James Betcher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Edward James Betcher go to law school?

Edward James Betcher attended CARDOZO YESHIVA UNIV.

What company does Edward James Betcher work for?

Edward James Betcher is associated with New York City Housing Authority Law Department in New York, NY.

Is Edward James Betcher in good standing?

No, Edward James Betcher carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.